The link between radon exposure and stroke risk
Residential Radon Exposure and Stroke Risk: the REGARDS Study
This study is looking at how being around radon gas might affect your chances of having a stroke, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how where you live and your health could be connected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11053468 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how exposure to radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas, may influence the risk of stroke in individuals. By examining both county and household levels of radon exposure, the study aims to uncover potential connections between geographic variations in radon concentration and stroke rates across the U.S. The research will also explore how radon exposure might affect blood pressure and other cardiovascular health markers, providing insights into modifiable risk factors for stroke prevention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in areas with known radon exposure, particularly those at risk for stroke due to age or other health factors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in areas with radon exposure or who have no risk factors for stroke may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for stroke by identifying radon exposure as a modifiable risk factor.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies in other countries have suggested a link between radon exposure and stroke risk, indicating that this research could build on existing findings.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kahe, Ka — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kahe, Ka
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.